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Wheat Watchers Week of June 1, 2026

Published on June 4, 2026
See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 4, 2026

Published on June 4, 2026
Sporadic potato flowering began. Great progress was made on planting and field work.
Michigan’s annual wheat field day returns June 16

Published on June 2, 2026
The Michigan Wheat Program’s annual summer field day will be Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at the MSU Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center.
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now

Published on June 2, 2026
To raise awareness of pesticides currently impacted by the new EPA Bulletins Live! Two pesticide label directive, Michigan State University Extension will be generating a Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report twice a month.
Wheat scouting and management considerations

Published on June 2, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues June 11 with guest speaker Dennis Pennington, a wheat systems specialist at Michigan State University.
Water-up and water in: Irrigation can improve production and profits while reducing risk

Published on May 29, 2026
Irrigators have the advantage of applying water to help with germination and emergence and incorporate herbicides and nutrients. When rainfall is limited, irrigation can prevent early-season drought.
Cercospora leafspot control discussion

Published on May 29, 2026
The 2026 MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues on June 4 with a discussion on Cercospora leaf spot control with MSU Associate Professor and Extension Specialist Jaime Willbur.
Wheat Watchers Week of May 25, 2026

Published on May 28, 2026
See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 28, 2026

Published on May 28, 2026
First cutting of hay and forages began in earnest. Wheat has mostly finished flowering and is entering early kernel fill.
The 2026 MSU Weed Tour is June 24

Published on May 22, 2026
Join Michigan State University to view the latest in corn and soybean weed control research.